129 Ridge Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

129 Ridge Street is a 6-story, 27-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1925 and currently managed by owner Julian Rivera. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with multiple emergency complaints and violations related to heat and hot water systems between 2021-2025, indicating persistent temperature control problems. Recent plumbing concerns were documented in March 2025, affecting toilets, bathtubs/showers, and sinks, though HPD was unable to complete inspections of these issues.

The building has also faced electrical problems, with a no-lighting complaint in March 2025 that could not be inspected. The property is currently subject to several open violations, including an outstanding requirement to file annual bedbug reports for 2021-2024. Historical violations show a pattern of maintenance challenges, including a 2019 mold issue in Apartment 2D's bathroom and various code compliance failures related to fire safety and building postings.

The building's mechanical systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple boiler-related violations, particularly notable in 2021 when a penalty was imposed for registration and maintenance issues. While some problems have been addressed through permits and work orders, including recent plumbing and electrical repairs in 2024, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. Regular rodent inspections have generally passed, though there have been periods of rat activity noted in 2022 and early 2023. The property has maintained compliance with some safety requirements, such as recent successful rodent inspections, but continues to face challenges with timely maintenance responses and building system reliability.